At a ceremony in the Belmont hotel Banbridge on Wednesday of this week Lorraine Ronaldson was formerly installed as the new President of the  County Down Section.

Over 40 members welcomed the guests attending the evening they included

The Chairman of Banbridge District Council Olive Mercer, The Mayor of Craigavon Council Mark Baxter the RSPBA President George Ussher and the local branch Chairman Ray Hall. Also present were Lorraine’s family members mother Edwina Sister Fiona and husband Alan.She was piped in by Matthew Moore from Drumlough band to a round of applause.

A presentation was made to the section chairman William Connolly for his 25 years service as chairman 

An apology was given for FJ Walker branch President and Eddie Mullen from Annsborough

After the formal part  of the evening a hot buffet was served to all

A most enjoyable night. 

Mervyn Herron Secretary.